Leica X1 vs Panasonic LS5
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Released December 2009
- Replacement is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Released July 2011
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Following is a in depth analysis of the Leica X1 and Panasonic LS5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the X1 (APS-C) and LS5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe X1 was revealed 19 months before the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X1 scores vs the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Panasonic LS5
| X1 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Leica X1
| LS5 | X1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | December 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Leica X1 and Panasonic LS5
| X1 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica X1 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X1 vs the LS5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and LS5 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and LS5.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
| Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-12-18 | 2011-07-21 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 30cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 160 shots |
| Battery style | - | AA |
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $1,495 | $294 |